The Remo Djembe is key-tuned and fitted with a Skyn Deep head. These hand drums produce a satisfying range of sounds from high slaps to deep bass tones. The durable, lightweight Acousticon shell delivers excellent projection and is unaffected by weather conditions. A heavy-duty rubber bottom protects the shell from ground impact. The wide selection of cotton print fabric finishes provide great visuals.

Originally from West Africa, the djembe drum has spread around the world to become the hallmark instrument of the world-beat movement. Since at least 500 A.D., the djembe has been used in healing ceremonies, rites of passage, ancestor worship, warrior rituals, and social dancing. Find out how much your hands can say with this traditional drum. Remo's revolutionary materials provide great sound, durability, and looks.

About four years ago I got a djembe for a Christmas present. It was OK, but I wanted something better. So I traded it in, spent some of my own money and bought this drum. I've never regretted it. This is a well-made, incredibly durable, easy-to-play drum that sound good too! It has a nice, bright sound that can be modified, if desired, with the included tuning wrench. If you are just starting, a serious percussionist, or a member of a worship team, this is a great instrument that stands the test of time. I recommend it with two thumbs up (or five stars, rather)

About four years ago I got a djembe for a Christmas present. It was OK, but I wanted something better. So I traded it in, spent some of my own money and bought this drum. I've never regretted it. This is a well-made, incredibly durable, easy-to-play drum that sound good too! It has a nice, bright sound that can be modified, if desired, with the included tuning wrench. If you are just starting, a serious percussionist, or a member of a worship team, this is a great instrument that stands the test of time. I recommend it with two thumbs up (or five stars, rather)

After a number of years of playing the drumset I decided it was time to expand my percussion horizons. I read many online reviews on different drums. Congas had originally caught my eye (and ear) but the djembe also appealed to me. I settled on the 12" earth finish remo djembe after doing some research into their pros/cons. I am quite satisfied with my purchase. The drum is less expensive, more durable, and more weather resistant than it's wood/nautral head counterparts. This does have its drawbacks however; the drum is a bit more ringy (depending on the size you buy) and has stray overtones that take away from the classic 'djembe sound'. I used the foam weatherstripping method of dampening both the shell and the head and am now very happy with the sound my drum produces - my only gripe is that the recessed tuning lugs prevent the use of a standard tuning key normally. Once the drum is damped properly and you have it tuned to the sound that YOU like, you wont be able to put it down.

I was introduced to drum this at a local group and was captured by how personal-sounding and diverse an instrument it was. I chose the Remo as I saw it played superbly by Peter Lockett and then tried one out as well as wooden ones. The Remo won because it was lighter, can be tuned up or down more easily and you don't have to worry about the material being affected by the weather outdoors. It doesn't take long with help to play it correctly and I have used it on many public occasions, where people have commented how much it moves them and changes the whole feel of the music when I accompany, as opposed to using a drumset. Every set player should get one as it makes you work on dynamic much harder as well as trying to find a suitable groove to play with just your hands! The 12 inch diameter is a good all round size unless you want much a deeper bass.

After a number of years of playing the drumset I decided it was time to expand my percussion horizons. I read many online reviews on different drums. Congas had originally caught my eye (and ear) but the djembe also appealed to me. I settled on the 12" earth finish remo djembe after doing some research into their pros/cons. I am quite satisfied with my purchase. The drum is less expensive, more durable, and more weather resistant than it's wood/nautral head counterparts. This does have its drawbacks however; the drum is a bit more ringy (depending on the size you buy) and has stray overtones that take away from the classic 'djembe sound'. I used the foam weatherstripping method of dampening both the shell and the head and am now very happy with the sound my drum produces - my only gripe is that the recessed tuning lugs prevent the use of a standard tuning key normally. Once the drum is damped properly and you have it tuned to the sound that YOU like, you wont be able to put it down.

I was introduced to drum this at a local group and was captured by how personal-sounding and diverse an instrument it was. I chose the Remo as I saw it played superbly by Peter Lockett and then tried one out as well as wooden ones. The Remo won because it was lighter, can be tuned up or down more easily and you don't have to worry about the material being affected by the weather outdoors. It doesn't take long with help to play it correctly and I have used it on many public occasions, where people have commented how much it moves them and changes the whole feel of the music when I accompany, as opposed to using a drumset. Every set player should get one as it makes you work on dynamic much harder as well as trying to find a suitable groove to play with just your hands! The 12 inch diameter is a good all round size unless you want much a deeper bass.